The Honorable Phyllis Galen
County Court Judge
Division County Civil / Criminal Division D - Sarasota County
Chamber Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center
Courtroom 7B
Judicial Assistant Shannon
Phone (941) 861-7959
Fax (941) 861-7916
Judicial Service
Began service on the County Court Bench in January 2005
Education
J.D. Stetson University College of Law - 1989
B.S. University of North Alabama - 1978
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